Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| assistant | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Gemini | 17% | 4 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 6% | 4 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.
“Maker’s 46 is a **wheated bourbon** (using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, which gives it a softer, sweeter profile) that undergoes a secondary finishing process with **seared French oak staves**.”
“At 92 proof, its heat and viscosity are very comparable to Maker’s 46.”
“* **Why it acts as an alternative:** Made by Heaven Hill, Larceny is often touted as the best overall value in wheated bourbon.”
“- **Maker's Mark** or **Larceny Small Batch** – If you want it even sweeter and softer, these wheated bourbons deliver soft sweetness and a smooth, approachable profile that Woodford fans love, since wheated bourbons tend to skew sweeter and rounder than rye-forward ones.”
“- **Maker's Mark** or **Larceny Small Batch** – If you want it even sweeter and softer, these wheated bourbons deliver soft sweetness and a smooth, approachable profile that Woodford fans love, since wheated bourbons tend to skew sweeter and rounder than rye-forward ones.”
“- **Larceny Small Batch** — **closest overall style.”
“This swap eliminates the spicy, peppery "bite" associated with rye, replacing it with a softer, sweeter, and smoother flavor profile.”
“- **Larceny Small Batch** — **best direct substitute.”
“* **Why it’s a great alternative:** Made by Heaven Hill, Larceny is Maker’s Mark’s biggest direct competitor.”
“It is incredibly approachable, serving up sweet notes of warm caramel, baked vanilla, bready notes, and a touch of light cinnamon.”
36 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.
“If you want a smooth, easy-drinking daily sipper that won't break the bank, Larceny is a fantastic alternative to hard-to-find wheated whiskeys like Weller.”
“Another fantastic wheated bourbon. It's rich, buttery, and has a distinct maple-honey sweetness. It is exceptionally smooth for its price point.”
“**Alternative:** **Larceny Small Batch** is another fantastic, budget-friendly wheated bourbon.”
“Larceny Small Batch (another excellent, sweet wheated bourbon).”
“Larceny Small Batch – Another wheated pick in the same "sweeter and softer" category as Maker's Mark”
“**Larceny Small Batch (~$30):** If you prefer a smoother, sweeter wheated bourbon (and don't want to pay astronomical”
Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
3 of 36 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| thebourboncentral.com | 2 |
| thewhiskeyshelf.com | 1 |
| thewhiskeywash.com | 1 |
Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 1 |
| Total Wine | 1 |
| abc.virginia.gov | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.